Jake’s Take: One Image from Tomorrow Never Dies (Roger Spottiswoode, 1997) The image of a brooding Pierce Brosnan prompts reflection on his portrayal of Bond. “You forgot the first rule of mass media, Elliot. Give the people […]

Jake’s Take: One Image from GoldenEye (Martin Campbell, 1995) The death of the Cold War marks the moment of the inside villain. “Did you ever ask why? Why we toppled all those dictators, undermined all those regimes, […]

Jake’s Take: One Image from Licence to Kill (John Glen, 1989) A tasteless joke heralds tragedy for Bond’s best friend, turning Bond into a rogue agent. “In my business, you prepare for the unexpected.” While the Daniel Craig films […]

Jake’s Take: One Image from The Living Daylights (John Glen, 1987) The Arrival of Timothy Dalton and the “Back-to-Fleming” Approach “I only kill professionals.” When all else fails, or you’re uncertain of your direction, go back […]

Jake’s Take: One Image from Octopussy (John Glen, 1983) An image from the reveal of Maud Adams leads to thoughts on adaptation. “You have a nasty habit of surviving.” “Well, you know what they say about […]

Jake’s Take: One Image from Moonraker (Lewis Gilbert, 1979) In this image, an example of the grand Moore villain par excellence. “James Bond…you appear with the tedious inevitability of an unloved season.” One evening five years ago, […]

For as little as $9.95 a month you can see a movie a day in Madison’s first-run theater. James Kreul looks back at a month in Madison’s cinemas and wonders about the impact of such models on the future of the industry.